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PBS to Air 2026 Shuffle Along Reunion Concert in 2027
arts-and-entertainment15 days ago

PBS to Air 2026 Shuffle Along Reunion Concert in 2027

The sold-out 2026 reunion concerts of the 2016 Broadway revival of Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, will be broadcast on PBS’s Great Performances series in 2027. The announcement was made onstage at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater on September 27, 2026, during the first of two performances. The concerts feature much of the original 2016 cast, including Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, and Adrienne Warren, alongside new additions like Norm Lewis. Directed by George C. Wolfe and choreographed by Savion Glover, the event is part of the Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival, commemorating the 1921 original’s debut near the site of the now-demolished San Juan Hill neighborhood.

Salazar and Moon Set to Join Rocky Horror Show Revival at Studio 54
theater2 months ago

Salazar and Moon Set to Join Rocky Horror Show Revival at Studio 54

George Salazar and Jimin Moon will join the Rocky Horror Show revival at Studio 54 starting August 25, taking over Rocky and Eddie/Dr. Scott from Josh Rivera and Harvey Guillén, who wrap August 23. Preston Perez joins as production swing on the same date. The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, is extended through February 28, 2027. Additional cast additions include Jake Shears as Frank-N-Furter beginning September 11, Lorna Courtney as Janet beginning August 25, and Kevin McHale as Brad beginning August 25.

Fresh Broadway Revival Sets Three Days of Rain With A-List Cast
theater3 months ago

Fresh Broadway Revival Sets Three Days of Rain With A-List Cast

A Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg’s Three Days of Rain will star François Arnaud, David Corenswet, and Yvonne Strahovski, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, produced by David Binder, with performances beginning in February 2027 at a Shubert Theatre (venue to be announced); it marks Broadway debuts for Arnaud and Corenswet, while Strahovski returns to Broadway.

Broadway Revival of Rocky Horror Show Struggles to Keep its Ghoulish Spark
entertainment5 months ago

Broadway Revival of Rocky Horror Show Struggles to Keep its Ghoulish Spark

Broadway’s third Rocky Horror Show revival at Studio 54 opens with fanfare but quickly sags as Sam Pinkleton’s staging grows abstract and the pacing becomes unfocused, delivering an uneven experience; Luke Evans brings punch in the music but is wary with Frank-n-Furter’s dialogue, Stephanie Hsu and Rachel Dratch offer flashes of charm, while Eddie is underheard and the production largely serves nostalgia rather than minting new fans.

Hypnotic Reckoning: Lane and Metcalf Revive Death of a Salesman on Broadway
arts6 months ago

Hypnotic Reckoning: Lane and Metcalf Revive Death of a Salesman on Broadway

Joe Mantello’s Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, anchored by Nathan Lane’s hypnotic Willy and Laurie Metcalf’s lucid Linda, uses minimalist, period-agnostic design to sharpen Miller’s meditation on the American Dream and white entitlement; the three-hour tragedy is haunting and timely, with Lane’s brassy virtuosity and Metcalf’s precise humanity turning the familiar tale into a stark, modern mirror.

Broadway Gets a Glittery Rocky Horror Revival Led by Luke Evans
theater8 months ago

Broadway Gets a Glittery Rocky Horror Revival Led by Luke Evans

The Rocky Horror Show is returning to Broadway in a Studio 54 revival for Roundabout Theatre Company, led by Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and featuring Amber Gray, Juliette Lewis, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Stephanie Hsu; previews begin March 26 with an April 23 opening, running through June 21, with a slate of Broadway debuts and a star-studded creative team.

'Funny Girl' Revival Starring Lea Michele Recoups $16.5M Capitalization
entertainment3 years ago

'Funny Girl' Revival Starring Lea Michele Recoups $16.5M Capitalization

The Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" has recouped its $16.5 million investment after facing initial challenges and a cast change. Lea Michele's addition to the production brought in sold-out crowds and helped the show set box office records. The revival, directed by Michael Mayer, featured a score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Michele's run will conclude on September 3, after 599 performances and 30 previews.

Michael Arden's Censored Tony Awards Speech Champions Jewish and LGBTQ Communities.
theater3 years ago

Michael Arden's Censored Tony Awards Speech Champions Jewish and LGBTQ Communities.

Michael Arden won his first Tony Award for directing the Broadway revival of "Parade," a musical about the lynching of Leo Frank by an antisemitic mob. In his acceptance speech, Arden called out homophobia and other forms of intolerance, recalling how he had been called a homophobic slur as a child. He also drew cheers for reclaiming the slur and urged people to keep raising their voices. Arden's revival of "Parade" emphasizes the love story between Leo and Lucille Frank, played by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Platt's wordless presence during the intermission has also been a talked-about feature of the production.